ESTU 488 - The History of Conservation in America

Institution:

Western Washington University

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Description:

Prereq: ESTU 305 or permission of instructor. Explores the emergence and significance of the idea of resource conservation in American history. Traces arguments about the nature of nature, and the policy decisions regarding allocation of resources derived therefrom. How did the idea of resource conservation appear in government policy and institutions? Uses case studies of land, wildlife, water, and soil conservation, and of resource agencies like the federal National Park Service, Forest Service, and their state counterparts.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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